Matcha Protein Bite Recipe
finished matcha protein balls
I have a serious problem
Hi, I’m Kate, and I’m a matchaholic. It’s been 1 hour since I’ve last had a matcha fix. It’s not that I can’t stop—I just don’t want to.
What is it?
Matcha is green tea that has been pulverized into powder. Instead of drinking the water in which the leaves were steeped, you consume the entire leaf, absorbing way more nutrients (and flavor). It is rich in nutrients called catechins, (EGCg is one) with powerful antioxidant properties that purportedly help it prevent or reverse damage to our cells and DNA caused by pollution, UV rays, radiation, and chemicals. This white girl needs all the UV defense she can get! Not to mention, it helps improve immunity, energy, and focus (without the jitters!) AND boosts metabolism. It’s also packed with Vitamin C, Magnesium, Zinc, and Chlorophyll.
Why would I want to stop? Besides, it could’ve been worse. It could’ve been crack.
These Matcha Protein Bites are an adaptation of a recipe in Tone It Up’s Summer Series 2019 Nutrition Plan. I added extra matcha via Tone It Up’s very own matcha flavored protein powder. (Available here or at Target!) I also tweaked a couple of extra things for improved texture. Keep ‘em in the fridge and have a couple to hold you over between meals or to refuel after a workout!
Tone It Up Matcha Latte Plant Based Protein
Matcha Protein Bite Recipe
Ingredients:
1 scoop Tone It Up Matcha Latte Plant Based Protein
1/3 C Cashew butter
3 Medjool dates, quartered
2 t high quality matcha powder
1/4 C Dang foods coconut chips, crushed
Directions:
Combine all ingredients except coconut chips in a food processor and pulse until dough forms.
Form 1 T amounts into rounds. Roll in crushed coconut chips to coat. Store in glass container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Enjoy! Be sure to comment and let me know how yours turn out!
